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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.06, 3,003.74 and 703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.06, 3,003.74 and 703.94 is: 1,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.06 : 3,003.74 = 703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.06/3,003.74 = 703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.06x = 3,003.74 × 703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.06x = 2,114,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,452.74/2,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.61

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